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25 Pollard Street Boddington 6390

Ph: 9884 2900

www.boddingtondhs.wa.edu.au

From the Principal On Tuesday we had a fantastic start to our day with

the annual Book Week Dress Up Parade. The theme

for this year is ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’ and our

Year 7 students, along with Mrs Sharon Bell, kicked off

our parade with a curious and wild creep around the

undercover area in tune with the Pink Panther theme song. We then all

enjoyed a student and staff parade in which I was very impressed with the

level of participation by all and the creative book characters on show.

Every year our Book Week Parade is a highlight on the calendar and I

congratulate and thank Mrs Sharon Bell for all the effort and passion she

puts in to coordinating this event!

School chaplains make a valuable contribution to the

social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our school

communities. This might include support and guidance

about ethics, values, relationships and other issues, and

helping students engage with the broader community.

They are part of the school’s pastoral care team. We are

fortunate to have Mrs Sharon Johnstone as our school

chaplain. Mrs Johnston has been who was identified by

an organisation called Youthcare, which is funded by the

state and federal governments. Through additional

funding we have been able to increase Mrs Johnstone’s time at our

school. Mrs Johnstone works at our school all day Monday, Tuesday and

Friday. This year Mrs Johnstone has been

Co-ordinating the breakfast club, emergency lunches and student

borrowing of uniform items.

Conducting home visits and supporting children in one-on-one

sessions at request of parents

Supporting parents and community members through trauma and

supporting staff and students when needs arise in classrooms and

break times.

Co-ordinating a school volunteer and mentor program which enables

community members to play an important role in supporting and

assisting student with their learning.

Working with all year 6 girls on the ‘In Real Life Program’ which

covers topics such as: making friends, dealing with gossip, conflict

resolution, managing emotions and safe use of social media.

Term 3 Week 6 2020

Coming Events

27 August 2020

Assembly - C1 2.20pm

1 September 2020

Day 1 Faction Athletics Carnival -

Jumps & Throws

8 September 2020

Year 7 School Vaccination Program

9 September 2020

Kindy Athletics Events 2pm

11 September 2020 Day 2 Faction Athletics Carnival

17 September 2020

100 Year Celebration

18 September 2020

Narrogin Ag Open Day

21 September 2020

DHS Country Week Carnival

Commences

25 September 2020

End Term 3

Correct at time of printing

Strive Considerate Responsible

BDHS POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS

Strive Allowing self and others the opportunity to do their best.

Considerate Being careful and mindful of

the needs of others.

Responsible Accepting and owning my

behaviours and expectations.

OUR SCHOOL – SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

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Next term we will once again begin preparing for the

End of Year Awards Concert with all students

participating in a dance program that culminates in

class performances at the concert. In planning for this

event I would like to seek feedback from parents

about a preferred time to hold the concert. As a

school we would like to hold an event that can be

attended by as many parents as possible, and as

such, staff would be willing to have this event outside

of their work hours, if it means more students could

have their family present. Below is the link to a one

question survey which we would like all families to

answer this term, so that we can make an informed

decision. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RX72Z7X

Once we have received this feedback we will make a

decision about the concert time at the beginning of

next term.

Our next whole school assembly is tomorrow on

Thursday 27 August commencing at 2.20pm in the

undercover area. The assembly will be hosted by the

Year 2 students in Mr Harrison and Miss Lee’s class.

We are looking to

create an area in

our school that

commemorates the

100 Year

anniversary of the

school. The pavers

will be laid in the

school quadrangle and provide a permanent record of

those who have been connected with the school over

the last 100 years. This area will be able to be

enjoyed by past, present and future students and

families for years to come. Order forms for the

commemorative paving project are available from the

school or the Boddington Post Office.

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be holding our

faction athletics events. All parents and family

members are invited to attend these events and

detailed information about each event will be sent

home prior to the day.

Day 1 - Jumps and Throws – Tuesday 1

September, School Oval

Kindergarten Sports Day – Wednesday 9

September, School Oval

Day 2 – Track and Team events – Friday 11

September, Town Oval

It is only three weeks until we hold our Open Day, on

Thursday 17 September, to celebrate the 100th

birthday of the school. In this newsletter there is an

order of events for the day and we encourage all

parents, carers and families to come along to all or

part of this day to help us celebrate. The school

Open Day will include the provision of Morning Tea

and Lunch for visitors, parents and guests. In order to

help with catering, if you are planning to attend the

Open Day and would like morning tea and lunch, we

would appreciate if you could let the school know.

You can do this by phoning the school on 9884 2900

or emailing rhonda.Cunnington@education.wa.edu.au.

As part of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Curriculum the Year 6 students are learning about

Australia’s democratic system of government,

including state and federal parliaments, and the roles

within them. On Tuesday 25 August the Year 6

students were privileged to receive a visit from the

Hon Mia Davies MLA who was interviewed by the

class about her job. Mia, who grew up and attended

school in Wyalkatchem, was able to share her

journey from country kid to politician. Next week, to

further their learning, the Year 6 students will be

participating in a tour of the Boddington Shire Council

and speaking with employees of the Boddington

Shire.

Danielle Roache Principal

ASSEMBLY

ATHLETICS CARNIVALS

YEAR 6 NEWS

COMMEMORATIVE PAVING PROJECT

AWARDS CONCERT SURVEY

100 YEAR CELEBRATION

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Your words are amazing and powerful. How about

we all use our words to look after each other's

hearts. Let's try together and see the difference it

makes. Today, somebody's world can be a better

place, because of you! From the Book - "Words and

your heart" by Kate Jane Neal

Sharon Johnstone Chaplain BDHS (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

Teacher (B Ed. Prim.)

You can now enrol your children in VacSwim swimming lessons during the October and December/January school holidays.

VacSwim is for all children - from beginners to more advanced swimmers and young people doing their Bronze Medallion. Your children can start as young as five years old.

Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/swimming

VacSwim enrolments are now open

CHAPPY’S CHAT

Southern Wheatbelt Primary Health

Year 7 School Vaccination Program 2020 Community Nurses from Southern Wheatbelt Primary Health Service will be visiting Boddington District High School on Tuesday 8th September to give Year 7 students their second dose of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine.

Only students whose parents have given consent for their vaccination at school will be vaccinated.

Please contact your School Health Nurse if there have been any changes in your student’s health since you completed the Vaccination Consent Form in term 1 .

If you have any concerns or queries about these vaccinations please contact Heather Salmeri - School Health Nurse on ph. 9883 4501.

Secondary student engaging with the Kindy students

and reading them a picture book in the Library.

Sharon Bell Library Officer

LIBRARY NEWS

100 Year Celebration

Order of Events

9:30 – 10:30

Guest Speakers and Open Classrooms

10:30 – 11:00

Morning Tea for Visitors

(Choir Performance)

11:30 – 12:30

Formal Assembly and

Cutting of the Cake

12:30 – 1:10

Community Lunch

1:10 – 3:00

Old Fashioned Games Rotation

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BOOK CHARACTER DRESS UP PARADE